Air cargo capacity above pre-pandemic level 
According to the latest weekly market analysis released by Clive Data Services, part of Xeneta, an ocean and air freight rate benchmarking platform, global air cargo capacity increased for the eleventh consecutive month in February 2023, up 11% on the same period last year,... plus
Polaris Shipping: a good start into 2023
Polaris Shipping’s projects division handled a total of 15,000 t of carbon steel seamless pipes at the beginning of 2023. The pipes were shipped to Jebel Ali, Ali United Arab Emirates, for a number of close customers. Polaris’ specialised pipe handling team was responsible... plus
Short rail line in Florida changes hands
Railfreight company Rail USA has acquired the 690 km Florida Panhandle Rail Line from US class I railway CSX. The line is now named Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad (FG&A) and operates from Baldwin, FL, (near Jacksonville) to Pensacola, FL, passing through Tallahassee,... plus
A hub for cold chain services in Brisbane
DHL Global Forwarding recently opened an AUD 17 million (EUR 11 million) location in Brisbane, Queensland, to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export. The 4,880 sqm property houses the largest international cold chain services in Brisbane on 1,700 sqm,... plus
American Airlines Cargo picks Clément Fau
American Airlines Cargo has appointed experienced industry professional Clément Fau as its new country sales manager for France. Based at the airline’s French headquarters at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), he will lead the carrier’s sales team activities in the country... plus
Spright selects Blueflite drone platform
Blueflite, an advanced logistics drone, is entering a long-term partnership with Spright, a USA-based drone services provider. Spright has placed options for 40 units of Blueflite’s advanced logistics drone platform with an initial four units to be delivered over the coming... plus
CBRE France welcomes Karine Paul-De Neef
CBRE, a commercial real estate consultancy, has appointed Karine Paul-De Neef, MRICS, as director of operations & logistics for its Nantes and Rennes offices. Based in Nantes, she will be responsible for developing leasing and investment in the Atlantic Arc. A native of... plus
Port renews Pers certification
North Sea Port (Belgium/the Netherlands) has again been recertified by Ecoports for the environmental management of the port. North Sea Port received its first Port Environmental Review System (Pers) certification in 2018. The certification is valid for two years. Currently, 31... plus
Twelve times more car transports in four years
The Craiss Group is expanding its cooperation with a German car manufacturer. The Stuttgart-based company has once again contracted the provider to carry out just-in-time round trips between its Eastern European suppliers and its German production facilities. Within four... plus
Large Tier 1 distribution space gained in USA
Yusen Logistics has acquired ownership of Taylored Services, a US multichannel 3PL fulfilment organisation. The deal expands Yusen Logistics’ warehouse network for contract logistics in key distribution areas of USA and further strengthens its end-to-end supply chain portfolio... plus